Full Food Service Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina
ID: 70Z08426QDL950003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDLOG-9NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b640f3a4a65046f3b54834d48e6032bc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking small business vendors to provide full food services at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The procurement aims to identify capable contractors who can furnish all necessary food, personnel, management, and supplies as detailed in the draft Performance Work Statement, which includes meal preparation, serving, cleaning, and quality control for military personnel and special events. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining high standards of food service and sanitation for the Coast Guard community. Interested parties must complete and submit a response questionnaire by November 7, 2025, to Kevin P. Sullivan at Kevin.P.Sullivan@uscg.mil and Jeffrey D. Haycox at Jeffrey.D.Haycox@uscg.mil, and should be aware that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SULLIVAN, Mr. KEVIN PContract Specialist
    Kevin.P.Sullivan@uscg.mil
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    Atach 1 - Base Elizabeth City Food Services Draft PWS.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for full food and housekeeping services at the U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City. The contractor will provide all food, personnel, management, and supplies for dining facility operations, including meal preparation, serving, cleaning, and quality control. Services encompass daily meals for military students and other personnel, special events, and emergency meal provisions. Key requirements include developing healthy six-week cycle menus, maintaining high food quality standards, implementing strict sanitation and safety protocols, and ensuring efficient cashier services. The contractor is responsible for minor equipment maintenance, waste management, and adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The government will provide facilities, major equipment, and utilities, while the contractor must submit a comprehensive plan of operation, a quality control program, and manage all personnel according to specified qualifications and conduct standards.
    Attach 2 - Response Questionnaire.docx
    This document is a Sources Sought Response for Full Food Services at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina (70Z08426QDL950003). It requests interested companies to provide their contact information, including company name, address, points of contact, phone, email, UEI, and CAGE Code, by November 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (EST). Companies must also indicate their size status under NAICS Code 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and confirm their registration in the SAM database. The questionnaire further asks if the company regularly provides these services, for how long, and requires details of up to three previous similar contracts. Finally, it asks about the likelihood of the company submitting an offer for any resulting solicitation, aiming to gather information from potential contractors for future procurements.
    Sources Sought Notice - Food Services Base Elizabeth City.pdf
    The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify small business capabilities for providing full food services at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This procurement, potentially under NAICS code 722310, seeks vendors to furnish all necessary food, personnel, management, and supplies as outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement. Interested small businesses are requested to complete and return a questionnaire to Kevin.P.Sullivan@uscg.mil and Jeffrey.D.Haycox@uscg.mil by November 7, 2025. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for proposals; the government will not cover submission costs and is not obligated to respond. Future solicitations, if any, will be posted on www.sam.gov, and failure to respond to this SSN may impact consideration for future set-aside competitions.
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